Northern Territory Numbered Acts

[Index] [Table] [Search] [Search this Act] [Notes] [Noteup] [Previous] [Next] [Download] [Help]

YOUTH JUSTICE ACT 2005 (NO 32 OF 2005) - SECT 91

Making good behaviour order

(1)     This section applies if the Court makes a good behaviour order.

(2)     A good behaviour order in respect of a youth may impose any of the following conditions on the youth as the Court considers appropriate:

    (a)     that the youth reside with a particular person, or at a particular place, specified in the order;

    (b)     that the youth obey the reasonable directions of a person specified in the order;

    (c)     that the youth refrain from the activities, or from associating with persons, specified in the order;

    (d)     that the youth be under the supervision of the Director and that the youth reports to a person nominated by the Director, at the place and times as determined by that person, during the period of the order;

    (e)     any other condition the Court considers appropriate.

    (3)     If the Court makes a good behaviour order in respect of a youth, the youth must sign the order to signify acceptance of the terms before leaving the precincts of the Court.

    (4)     A copy of a good behaviour order must be –

    (a)     given to the youth; and

    (b)     given to a responsible adult in respect of the youth, if in attendance at the Court; and

    (c)     sent to the Director, if the order entails supervision.

(5)     A youth who is the subject of a good behaviour order may, by order of the Court or by notice issued by the Registrar, be called upon during the period specified in the order to appear before the Court.

(6)     An order or notice under subsection (5) must be served on the youth not less than 4 days before the time specified in the notice for the appearance.

(7)     An application for an order under subsection (5) may be made in the absence of the youth.



AustLII: Copyright Policy | Disclaimers | Privacy Policy | Feedback